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Hot weather to increase fire risk in LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara counties this week
The sun sets near a windmill in Palmdale.
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Grass fires? Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told LAist there will be some elevated risk of small grass fires as fuels bake in the sun.
That spring-like, mid-70s weather is fading away this week as our region warms up.
Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will see elevated fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday. That’s because of temperatures reaching into the 90s in the valleys, low humidities and some wind.
Windy conditions likely: The biggest fire risk will come Tuesday, with elevated winds in the forecast, Wofford said. On Tuesday, gusts could get up to 45 mph in some areas.
What's next: We should be back to that more moderate, spring weather by mid-week.
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